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Mojtaba Khamenei Does Not Appear at Father Ali Khamenei's Funeral Despite Viral Video Claims
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
Rumors that Mojtaba Khamenei attended his father Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran were debunked by Iranian state-affiliated media and Reuters, confirming he was not present.
- 01Mojtaba Khamenei was rumored to have secretly attended his father Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran.
- 02A blurry video clip sparked speculation about his presence at the event.
- 03Fars News Agency clarified the video was misidentified and Mojtaba was not in attendance.
- 04Reuters confirmed Mojtaba did not appear at the funeral, unlike three of his brothers.
- 05His absence from the major event has fueled rumors and speculation in Iran and abroad.
- 06No official or credible evidence supports Mojtaba's participation in the funeral.
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